When Tomas Strulovic signed the lease for True Loaf, his popular bakery in Sunset Harbour, he didn’t know how to make bread. You would never guess this biting into one of his pristine homemade sourdoughs, or whilst savoring the store’s picture perfect croissants. They’re just as a good —- if…
Each bite-size clam belly bursts like a seawater-flavored Gusher. The fried, slightly bitter orbs are an acquired taste, but at Izzy’s Fish & Oyster on Washington Avenue, the $24 appetizer is a bona fide hit. This came as a shock even for chef-owner Jamie DeRosa, who says his wife Amy…
When South Street, the Motown-inspired Design District eatery closed in spring 2013, abruptly closed, there was but one notice on Facebook to let its fans know: “South Street is closed… STAY TUNED FOR WHAT’S NEXT.” The restaurant, a collaboration between Amaris Jones, a self-described “lifestyle consultant, dot connector, visionary, lover, sister,…
When Muriel Olivares, co-owner of Little River Cooperative (360 NE 154th St.), arrived at her North Miami-Dade farm on Friday morning, all she saw was water. Her vegetable and herb gardens, normally lush and vibrant, were submerged under inches of cloudy, soil-filled rainwater, appearing more like a pond than a field…
Coconut Grove is packed with artsy boutiques, outdoor cafes and dive bars, but a new little spot has squeezed onto Commodore Plaza. Chef Sebastian Fernandez, formerly the food and beverage director of Coral Reef Yacht Club, and wife Leslie will officially open the doors to their new restaurant, 33, this Saturday in Bombay…
Golden Fig, a quaint farmhouse eatery located in the former OTC space in Brickell (1250 S. Miami Ave.), is finally open for weekend brunch. Think seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients, in line with restauranteur Michael Sullivan’s farm-to-table mission. The neighborhood style brunch, crafted by executive chef Tomas Prado, adds a twist…
For six years Embarek Alibay has toiled away in a nondescript North Miami Beach warehouse pumping out baguettes, brioche and sourdoughs in the dead of night. His wares can be found at Michael Schwartz’s places, Blue Collar, DB Bistro Moderne, and Buena Vista Bistro. Yet early next year the towering…
When the parents aren’t in town and there’s no date to impress, college kids just want some down-to-earth, good food that satisfies their appetites and budgets. From late-night munchies to study break lunches, many meals are hard to find. Around the University of Miami, students don’t have to turn to…
Back when I lived in New York as a kid, I had an aunt who lived in Miami Beach. Each holiday season, my well-meaning relative would send me a box of “Florida Sunshine”. The box always held the same thing – a few oranges, some grapefruits, and a jar of…
Palmeiras Beach Club, located a quarter mile off Coconut Grove at 4 Grove Isle Drive, opens today with a myriad of Mediterranean-inspired dining options from former Seasalt and Pepper chef Alfredo Alvarez. The eatery will feature indoor and outdoor seating, a 20-seat private dining room, and a menu highlighting Spanish, French,…
It’s too late to sample the treasure chest of delights Kevin Cory has offered for more than a year at Brickell Key’s N by Naoe. The soft-spoken chef has switched the meal from a quasi-kaiseki concept presented in a lavish bento box to shabu shabu. It “is a very lightly…
Next to shelter and food, we need clothing to survive. In fact, you could say that fashion and food have a lot in common. . Some people think of food as merely fuel for the body, subsisting on grilled chicken and steamed vegetables, while others indulge in fine wines and…
Raw guru Matthew Kenney’s Wynwood restaurant and cooking school will open in mid-January, he told us during an interview last week. The launch date has been delayed by a year and a half due to construction related issues, however, the James Beard nominated chef says it will be worth the…
Art Basel is here, bitches! That time of year when the rich and famous swoop down on Miami to attend fabulous parties, peruse gallery shows, and dine at out best restaurants. If you’re not one of the two percent, Art Basel still offers a good time with many smaller shows…
November was a very good month for the Miami restaurant scene. Over a dozen restaurants of note scrambled to open before the Art Basel rush, which could mean a successful kick start into the future. Not surprisingly, the industry steadied, with only one restaurant of note closing, the Coral Gables…
Just in time for Miami Art Week, museum goers at the Pérez Art Museum Miami can have their art and eat it too. To honor its newest exhibition, Sun Splashed by Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based artist Nari Ward, Verde has created a menu to pair with Ward’s artwork. “I was so inspired by the…
Tamarina in Brickell kicked off its Sunday brunch last week, and it was a glamorous affair. The elegant coastal-Italian eatery offer a $49 all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, and for those who want to make it a boozy afternoon, there’s the option to add unlimited libations for $35 per person. According to…
Damn, damn, damn. Michael’s Genuine is booked. MC Kitchen too. The Bazaar laughed you off, and 27 Restaurant cooly said, “We’ll try man, but, you know, it’s Basel.” The fairs are only a week away and hotels and restaurants are already filling to the brim. Unless you’re a millionaire, it…
Pie is the capper to any and every Thanksgiving celebration, but mastering is perhaps the most challenging part of the meal. Sogginess, under-baking and the wrong equipment are all baking sins that have probably sent you out of the room with your head hung low in the past. If you’re…
After months of teasing and planning, Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’ Michelin three-star Chicago temple of gastronomy will begin serving February 17 at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach (3201 Collins Ave.) within developer Alan Faena’s burgeoning arts district. Tickets will go on sale December 3 at 11 a.m. An 18-course…
In Peruvian culture, “Entre Pisco y Nazca” means having fun with friends, and it’s also the fitting namesake of Kendall’s newest gastrobar. Opened Wednesday at The Palms at Town & Country plaza, Pisco y Nazca captures the feel-good energy of Peru with authentic yet modernized dishes, bright craft cocktails and…
Chef Katsuya Uechi is a big deal in the sushi sphere, and since 2012 his namesake restaurant Katsuya has been serving raw fish to Miami’s well-heeled set. Located at the SLS hotel in South Beach, Katsuya is known for its pristine sushi and sashimi, and classic dishes such as crispy…
